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Howard Heckethorn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00827

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Heckethorn conducted by Neil Dalmas on March 02, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview offers an overview of early education in Nevada. Mr. Heckethorn also discusses Stewart Ranch, Howard Hughes and the Hughes Site, and the migration of the Mormons to the Las Vegas area.

Archival Collection

Golden Gate Casino and Hotel, 1991 January 28

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: grading plan, site plans, floor plans, construction details, foundation plans, demolition plans, exterior elevations, equipment plans, reflected ceiling plans, building sections, plumbing plans, HVAC plans, fixture schedules, lighting plans and electrical plans.

This set includes drawings by Summit Engineering Corporation (engineer), Lucchesi and Associates (architect), JW Zunino and Associates (architect), Marin, Peltyn and Associates (engineer), Harris Engineers, Inc (engineer) and Wattsco Design (consultant).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 209

Archival Component

Proposed Branch Bank

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, site plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, framing plans, exterior elevations, building sections, wall sections, construction details, finish/door/window schedules, interior elevations, foundation plans, electrical schedules, lighting plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, HVAC plans, general specifications and utility plans.

This set includes drawings for Nevada National Bank (client) by C.S.A Engineers and Surveyors (engineer).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 336

Archival Component

Las Vegas Ranch and Las Vegas Fort photographs, approximately 1890-1940

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Las Vegas Ranch and Las Vegas Fort photographs depict the Las Vegas Ranch (also known as the Stewart Ranch) and the Las Vegas Fort (also known as the Old Mormon Fort) from approximately 1900 to 1940. The land around the Stewart Ranch and the Las Vegas Fort eventually became the town site for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. The photographs include the fort, houses at the Stewart Ranch, the orchard, and Las Vegas Creek. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Archival Collection

Helen J. Stewart Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00104
Collection Name: Helen J. Stewart Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of The Mint Hotel and Casino sign construction, Las Vegas (Nev.), mid to late 1950s

Date

1955 to 1959

Description

Workers operate a crane at the construction site of The Mint Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. They are assembling the casino's marquee sign, parts of which can be seen hanging overhead. The construction machinery is from "Crane & Rigging Inc." Site Name: The Mint Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 100 Fremont Street

Image

Photograph of a canyon, Boulder City (Nev.), approximately 1930-1936

Date

1930 to 1936

Description

A high view looking down the canyon toward the Colorado River with a dirt road leading in from Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Virgin Mary statue in Germany: photographic print

Date

1989

Description

The Virgin Mary statue at the site of the former Berlin Wall. Berlin, Germany 1989.

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Crescent Dunes Solar, near Tonopah, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2014-06-25

Description

Photographer's note: "On site photo, Crescent Dunes Solar, near Tonopah, Nevada, USA."
Photographer's assigned keywords: "110 megawatts; CSP; Concentrated Solar Energy; Concentrated Solar Power; Crescent Dunes; NV; Nevada; Solar Reserve; SolarReserve; Tonopah; concentrated solar thermal; green energy; ground-based photo; molten salt; on-site; renewable energy; storage; tower."

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